Question

multiple choice 5 points
minerals and metals like quartz, aluminum, copper, and gold are non - renewable resources. what is the best method of disposal for these resources?

• recycling
• crushing before disposal with hazardous wastes
• burial in landfills
• burning

Explanation:

Non-renewable resources like quartz, aluminum, copper, and gold are finite. Recycling allows these materials to be reprocessed and reused, reducing the need to extract new raw resources and minimizing waste. The other options either destroy the resource (burning), waste it (landfill burial), or create environmental risks (mixing with hazardous waste before disposal).

Answer:

Recycling